CAVA- Speech & Language Pathologist Assistant - Eligibility Pool

CALIFORNIA VIRTUAL ACADEMY AT LOS ANGELES•Simi Valley, CA

2d•Remote

About The Position

Virtual schools are new models in public education. They look both backward to what we know works well in educating children, and forward to see how technology can help us implement these strategies with children. Virtual school teachers are part of a pioneering effort. Our staff, therefore, need to share the School’s pioneering mission and approach. As a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA), you will work directly for the K12 Powered Online Schools, including the nine independent California Virtual Academies, the Insight Schools of California, and the iQ Academy California-Los Angeles. You will work under the direct supervision of the Director of Student Support Services and a licensed speech-language pathologist.

Requirements

Permanent California Residence (Must currently reside in 1 of the 42 California counties we service/hire in)
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant License issued by the Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board
Reside in the state of California
An associate degree in an SLPA program or a bachelor’s degree in a speech-language pathology or communication disorders program
Successful completing of a minimum of one hundred (100) hours of supervised field work experience or its clinical experience equivalent
Demonstration of competency in the skills required of an SLPA
Strong content and subject-matter knowledge
Ability to support and guide adults, as well as students
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Organization and time-management skills
Excellent writing and grammar skills
Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, and Outlook, PowerPoint and experience using them in a professional capacity
Services are generally conducted online, using a HIPAA compliant video conferencing platform, such as zoom. Learning coaches are required to be present for all virtual therapy sessions.
Registered SLPA with the SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY & AUDIOLOGY & HEARING AID DISPENSERS BOARD

Nice To Haves

Experience moderating web meetings (Blackboard Collaborate, Webinar, Webex) for small and large groups.

Responsibilities

Provide treatment for students, grades K-12 who exhibit a full range of communication disorders, including articulation and phonological disorders, fluency disorders, voice disorders, and expressive, receptive, and social-pragmatic language disorders. Utilizes assessment tools with a variety of techniques that are functional and based on the reason for referral. (e.g., standardized, curriculum-based, portfolio, and authentic assessments in accordance with child find laws)
Work directly with students who utilize alternative forms of communication, including AAC and sign language
Makes recommendations to the IEP team based on the findings of each assessment and specific to the identified disability as it relates to the core curriculum and the District’s Content and Performance Standards
Assist in maintaining student records, collect data on goals, and prepare materials for your students and families to utilize during virtual therapy sessions and at home
Schedule speech therapy sessions with your students’ families
Support students within the general education setting, as well as students within the general education setting with special education support services
Provide services as specified on your students’ Individual Education Plans (IEP). Complete all required documentation, including case logs and progress reports
Other duties as assigned